CF71 7AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Geraints Way, 0.2km from West Village in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF71, CF71 7AY offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 29.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF71 7AY are sourced from Output Area W00005733 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GERAINTS WAY, CF71 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERAINTS WAY, CF71 7AY.
264
49
£ 47,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CF71 7AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7AY. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 288,750
20 sales · Mean £ 291,575
Detached
£ 413,250
4 sales · Mean £ 389,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7AY has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Cross Inn0.8 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.5 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.5 km
- 96 Degrees Coffee0.9 km
- Duke of Wellington Hotel0.8 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Cakes for Celebrations0.8 km
- Cocoa & Co0.8 km
- Cowbridge Country Markets0.9 km
- Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- 1 Town Hall Square0.8 km
- Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.9 km
- The Bear Hotel0.7 km
- Vale Of Glamorgan Inn0.8 km
- 1 Town Hall Square0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Filco Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Filco Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.8 km
- River view chinese0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major6.3 km
- Pencoed7.5 km
- Pontyclun8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Llantwit Major Road0.2 km
- Llantwit Major Road0.2 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.4 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717AY · Data under Open Government Licence